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Donations to Artspace help us build capacity across our expanded artistic program.
Artspace is more than an exhibition space; it is an engine room for creativity and dynamic, socially engaged ideas. Artspace is constantly developing innovative ways to generously support artists through new commissions, studio residencies, public programs, learning, and outreach.
Through our multi-platform approach we can support the entire arc of an artist’s career from early stage to established and internationally celebrated. Our cutting-edge programs support the research, development and presentation of career-defining works that have critical influence on the future of artistic practice.
We can only achieve this level of ambition through the generosity of our community of benefactors.
Please consider donating to Artspace to help us build on this multi-platform program and directly enable artists to shape and expand the definitions of what art is, and what it can be.
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Tiers of Giving
Vision-maker
$50,000 p.a. with a five-year pledge
Vision-makers amplify Artspace’s reputation and visibility as an internationally acclaimed contemporary art space by directly supporting our innovative creative programs. Donors can choose to support a specific aspect of Artspace’s programming and will be recognised with exclusive naming rights connected to one of the gallery, studio or education spaces in The Gunnery for a period of five years.
Groundbreaker
$26,000 p.a. with a five-year pledge
Groundbreakers directly support Artspace’s Studio Program, fostering artistic ambition, experimentation, and professional development. Their pledge over five years will support an artist-in-residence each year, ensuring the continuity of this generous and unique program. Donors will be recognised through exclusive naming rights connected to one of the studios for a period of five years.
Pillar
$20,000 p.a. with a five-year pledge
Pillar donors give strength to Artspace’s annual program of commissions, exhibitions and projects through the Commissioning Fund.* The contributions of Pillar donors support artists to produce new, ambitious and experimental works as part of Artspace’s artistic program. The names of Pillar donors will appear alongside the selected artworks, exhibitions and projects that they make possible, and in the entrance foyer for a period of five years.
Cornerstone
$10,000 p.a. with a five-year pledge
Cornerstone donors support Artspace’s annual program of commissions, exhibitions and projects through the Commissioning Fund.* Cornerstone donors help artists to take risks, experiment, and make their most ambitious works to date. The names of Cornerstone donors will appear alongside the selected artworks, exhibitions and projects that they support, and in the entrance foyer for a period of five years.
Advocate
$5,000 p.a. with a five-year pledge
Advocates support Artspace’s annual program of commissions, exhibitions and projects through the Commissioning Fund.* Advocates provide foundational support for the next five years of Artspace programming. The names of Advocate donors will appear alongside the selected artworks, exhibitions and projects that their contributions support, and in the entrance foyer for a period of five years.
Connector
$2,500
Connectors support Artspace’s public programs which build audience engagement through initiatives that respond to our exhibitions and studio programs. Donations at this level enable us to stimulate discussion and knowledge-sharing through talks and workshops by artists, curators and leading thinkers. The names of Connector donors will appear in the entrance foyer for twelve months from the time of donation.
Cultivator
$1,000
Cultivators directly support Artspace’s education and learning programs associated with our exhibitions. Donations at this level enable the creation of educational kits and teaching tools for primary and secondary schools. The names of Cultivator donors will appear in the entrance foyer for twelve months from the time of donation.
Community Builder
$500
Community Builders support Artspace’s outreach programs. Donations at this level strengthen Artspace’s ties to our local community and support our work with social service providers and schools to engage with our artistic programs. The names of Community Builders will appear on the Artspace website for twelve months from the time of donation.
*Commissioning Fund
The Commissioning Fund has been created to provide ongoing support for the development and presentation of new artworks as part of our expanded artistic program.